Would I have to have a stud to mount this?
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No. I used the plugs that were provided and attached the unit into the wallboard. I have had no problems and the shelves are reasonably well loaded up with components.
6280
I would highly recommend it as I would with any shelf system particularly if you expect a good amount of weight to be held. I mounted to a stud and it is rock solid.
797921
You could mount the center of the frame to a stud, but would at least recommend the installation of large drywall anchors on the ends for added stability and strength. Personally wouldn't recommend a single stud on a large TV.
2218880
Per the catalog listing, it comes with clyinder and two keys. No stud to mount is mentioned.
561632
A stud is your best bet. But it may depend on what your wall is made of. Our drywall couldn't hold this, with anchors.
1254264
We had to mount ours Into only one stuf because our house is so old. It doesn't seem to be an issue, I suggest at least one stud though. My husband put it up in about a Half hour
1425227
yes, studs must be 16" to mount per the instructions provided. Hope this helps!
2209920
You better have at least 1 screw to the stud, the other 1 you can use heavy duty socket for your drywall.
899826
It is not necessary to mount this into studs on your concrete wall. However, you will need to make sure you purchase the correct mounting hardware for your application.
2136471
I would say no. There are eight long screws which need to be put into wall studs. The screws are the only thing holding the unit upright.
1717735
You don't need to mount it to a stud. Mounting the bracket to standard thickness sheetrock is fine as long as you use mollies. This allows a lot more flexibility in terms of where you can locate the board and I've been mounting my boards this way for 30 years. Mollies with 30-50 lbs capacity are fine (use one for each of the 2 screws). You might want to consider using a back board, though, particularly if you or anyone else likely to use the board is a beginner (protects your wall !!). Good luck.
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I don't see why one couldn't mount this to any stud on any wall without requiring extra hardware. Use an impact driver to convenience sake. If you don't have one, I'd pre-drill the holes (making sure their diameter is only about 1/2 - 2/3 size of the lag bolt).
1754465
I used drywall screws (instead of the screws that come with it), and it seems pretty secure in the drywall. The mounting holes are about 28" apart, so you will not be able to get both sides in a stud. It's not that heavy though, so it shouldn't be a problem.
529920
Hello Joan, my experience with this mount is that you have to mount it on the studs, the dimensions are on the box or in the description before you purchase it
896320
Absolutely. Only one stud is needed to mount, as the bracket runs vertical.
315266
It will hang but u would be better off with a stud. Personally I wouldn't do it
1701556
Hi. I gave this to a friend of mine last Christmas and he went to Lowes and bought wall anchors and stainless screws to mount the unit, as where he wanted it placed did not have wall studs located where needed. He says they worked great.
694105
If the mounting hole lines up with a stud you will have to provide your own screw or in my case a 1/4 lag bolt. If there is hollow space behind the mounting hole the provided hardware will suffice and is quite sturdy.